Which SUV is better: the GLE 350 SUV or the RX 350 Premium? That’s hard to say, but what we can tell you here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead is how they compare in the categories of seating capacity, towing capacity, and exterior dimensions. Read below before you visit us in Peoria, AZ.
The GLE 350 SUV offers five passenger capacity with an optional seven passenger configuration. Similarly, the RX 350 Premium comes with five passenger seating, but it doesn’t have a seven-passenger optional configuration. The GLE 350 SUV wins out here as the more versatile SUV.
The GLE 350 SUV has a towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds. The RX 350 Premium, on the other hand, is rated at a 3,500-pound towing limit, less than half of that of the GLE 350. If you’re someone who tows heavy equipment every now and then, the GLE 350 will suit your needs better.
Which SUV is larger: the GLE 350 or the RX 350 Premium? The GLE 350 SUV is 194.3 inches long, 84.9 inches wide with mirrors, 70.7 inches tall, and has a 117.9-inch wheelbase. The RX 350 Premium is 192.5 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, 67.3 inches tall, and has a 112.2-inch wheelbase. Overall, then, the GLE 350 SUV is longer, wider, taller, and has a longer wheelbase. It’s the larger vehicle in every way.
Which SUV you should drive depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking to maximize storage space, passenger capacity, and towing capacity, the GLE 350 SUV would make sense. If you prefer a smaller SUV, the RX 350 Premium is the way to go. Check out our new inventory for GLE 350 SUVs and visit our pre-owned inventory to see what Lexus models are in stock today.